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ROMERO -- Cajetan "Cajey" Romero, 50, a resident of Albuquerque since 1963, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, May 18, 2004. He is survived by his wife, Benerita "Bennie" Romero; sons, Cajey Romero, Jr., Joaquin Romero, Manuel Romero and Jason Rodarte; daughter, Dalena Romero-Chavez and husband, Leo; mother, Elvera "Vera" Romero; brothers Ed Romero and wife, Liz, Joe Romero and wife, Emma and Manuel Romero and wife, Benita, all of Albuquerque; sisters Barbara Abeyta and husband, Richard, of St. Louis, MO and Loretta Romero-Vigil and husband, Rudy, of Albuquerque and three grandchildren, Angelo, Raissa and Ariana. Cajey grew up on a cattle ranch in Colorado, working all the details of the ranch. He had owned and operated Romero Automotive. Cajey later became Maintenance Director for Gardunos of Mexico. He was a Christian man who attended Calvary Chapel for the past eight years. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and Harley rider. Cajey was a caring, kindhearted man who devoted himself to the family he loved. Services will be held Friday, May 21, 2004, 10:00 a.m., at Calvary Chapel with Pastor Bob Church officiating. Burial will follow at Sandia Memory Gardens. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Thursday, May 20, 2004, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Thu May 20, 2004

SEARS -- Frank, age 36 and a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on May 9, 2004. A Rosery will be held at Riverside Funeral Home at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday May 20, 2004. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday May 21, 2004 also at Riverside Funeral Home. Burial is to follow at Los Padillas Cemetery.Serving as Pallbears will be: Richard Garcia, Sr., Vincente Garcia, Sr., Arthur Bueno, Vincente Garcia, Jr., Richard Garcia III and Steve Flores. Honorary Pallbears will be: Karla Sears and Margie Chavez. Riverside Funeral Home 225 San Mateo NE (505) 764-9663
        Published on: Thu May 20, 2004

STAMPER -- Verne H. Stamper III, a resident of Albuquerque since the 1950s died Tuesday, May 18, 2004, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Janelle; his beloved daughter, Ashley; parents, Raynell and Verne H. Stamper Jr. of Ruidoso, NM; his mother-in-law, Minnie M. Glasscock, of Albuquerque; sisters-in-law, Jeanne Hertz, of Santa Fe and Patti Geller of Hermosa Beach, CA; brother-in-law, Gary Glasscock and his wife Barbara, of Renton, WA; one aunt, one uncle, and several cousins. He was also loved by and will be missed by his second family the "Vern's Bunch" softball team, proud winners of the New Mexico USSSA Co-Ed State Championship. He was preceded in death by his infant son, Verne H. Stamper IV. A Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 20, 2004 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary. Services will be held on Friday, May 21, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. in Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park. For those who wish, contributions may be made to the cancer organization of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of: Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave. SE 842-8800
        Published on: Thu May 20, 2004

TAFOYA -- Sophie S. Tafoya, 75, went home to be with the Lord on May 16, 2004 with her loving family by her side. She was born on May 17, 1928 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Sophie was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church, member of the Altar and Rosary Society and a CCD Instructor. She was also a retired cafeteria manager with A.P.S. She is preceded in death by her husband Mark Tafoya and her sisters, Becky Guelfi and Cora Martinez. Sophie is survived by her son Mark A. Tafoya Jr.; daughter, Marilyn Tafoya and David Padilla; her grandson, Steven Tafoya and wife Kathryn and her great grandchildren, Angel Tafoya, Johnathan Tafoya and Stevana Tafoya; brother, Roland Saavedra and wife Annie; sisters, Mollie Sedillo and husband Vincent, Oralia "Lala" Davis and husband Bill and Ronnie Studerus and husband Ted; brother-in-law, Alfi Guelfi; special Goddaughter, Patricia Grado. Sophie will be deeply missed by her loving family. A Memorial rosary will be recited on Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. also at St. Anne Catholic Church. The family will have a private inurnment which will take place at later date. Services are in the care of: GARCIA MORTUARY 717 Stover Ave. SW 243-5222
        Published on: Thu May 20, 2004

VAUGHN -- Adele Vaughn attended the University of Massachusetts, graduating from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture. She worked for two years with the Federal Housing Authority on the landscape design of Army, Navy, and other housing projects. She later became a consultant for the Greenbrier Farms of Norfolk, Virginia. Mrs. Vaughn is survived by her sons Carder, Brewster, Roger, wife Beverly and grandchildren Lauren, Holly, Amy and Dane. Mrs. Vaughn moved to Albuquerque from Ft. Lauderdale, FL, where she served on the Mayor's Advisory Board in Parks and Recreation. In this capacity she was responsible for programs concerning the influx of college students who came there during Spring Vacation. She was also a member of the Board of Directors of the American Red Cross and Executive Chairman of Junior Red Cross. Mrs. Vaughn served as Vice President of the Bernalillo County P.T.A. for two years. She served as Board Chairman for three years for the Albuquerque Youth Council, an organization sponsored by the City and Public Schools. She has served on many committees concerned with the welfare of children including the Los Lunas School in Los Lunas, NM. During two summers she worked under a federal grant at the Girls Welfare Home in Albuquerque, directing a tutoring program for youth in confinement. Mrs. Vaughn has been actively concerned with good government, serving and working on the charter Revision for Democratic Party. Mrs. Vaughn was a substitute teacher of eight years standing in secondary math in Albuquerque Public Schools. She also is President of Alfa Enterprises Inc., a business which she took over on the death of her husband. Mrs. Vaughn is well known and liked for her dedication to community improvement and a more meaningful life of all children. She is a member of the St. Charles Borromeo Church, and is a member of St. Joseph's Hospital Auxiliary. She has served on the National Committee for the support of Public Schools from 1965 to 1968. For her work in this area she received an award from Judge Edwin Swope, presiding Juvenile Judge for her contributions to the lives of children in the City of Albuquerque. A Rosary will be held at Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary on Thursday, May 20, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated on Friday, May 21, 2004 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of: Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave. SE 842-8800
        Published on: Thu May 20, 2004

ABBIN -- Thomas John Abbin, Sr., 60, a life long resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, May 16, 2004. He is survived by his wife, Lonnie Abbin of Albuquerque; daughters, Barbara Abbin and Brenda Repichowski and husband, Joe of Albuquerque; son, Tommy Abbin and wife, Dianne of Rio Rancho; five grandchildren, and a brother, Joe Abbin of Albuquerque. Tom was a graduate of St. Pius X High School, class of 1962. He was an award winning retail store manager for Piggly Wiggly and later a top salesman for the McCormick Company. "Smiling Tom" as he was often called, was a hard working, dedicated family man who inspired trust and confidence in his family, friends and co-workers. Services will be at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum Chapel, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Thursday, May 20, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Brothers of the Good Shepherd, 10127 Guadalupe Trail, NW, 87114. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Wed May 19, 2004

BARELA -- Mary Stella Barela, 69, a resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, May 17, 2004. She is survived by her devoted husband of 46 years, Eloy Barela of Albuquerque; son, David Barela of Dallas, TX; daughters, Bernadette Barela-Brown and husband, Richard of Denver, CO, and Diane Barela Zaiter and husband, Larry of Attleboro, MA; son, Brian Barela and wife, Robin of Forney, TX; ten grandchildren, Andrea, Patrick, Paul, Victoria, Stephanie, Nicholas, Lauren, Drew, Lance and Curtis; sister, Margaret Chavez and husband, Henry of Albuquerque; brother, Bennie Chavez and wife, Fran of Dumfries, VA; brother, Robert Chavez of Albuquerque; sister-in-law, Evelyn Chavez of Scottsdale, AZ; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Elvira Chavez; and two brothers, Paul and Candido Chavez. The Lord has called our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother home and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She was a long time parishioner at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Rosary will be recited Wednesday, May 19, 2004, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Memorial Mass will be celebrated Thursday, May 20, 2004, 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Lomas at Tennessee NE. Interment of cremated remains will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas Blvd. NE, 87110. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
        Published on: Wed May 19, 2004

BUSTAMANTE -- Edgar Eduardo Bustamante Jr., 46, born in San Salvador and a resident of Albuquerque since 1979, died Monday, May 17, 2004. He is survived by his parents, Edgar and Renee Bustamante of Albuquerque; brothers, Jose H. Bustamante and partner Jeff Bantly of Albuquerque, Manuel E. Bustamante and wife, Margaret of Loveland, OH, and Luis F. Bustamante of Albuquerque; nieces and nephews, Tabitha, Megan, Brandon, Alex, and Devin; aunts, Bertha Gurule of Peralta, NM, Mabel Aguilar of San Salvador, and their families. Edgar was dearly loved by all his family and friends. Rosary will be recited on Thursday, May 20, 2004, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. Mass will be celebrated on Friday, May 21, 2004 9:00 a.m., at The Shrine of St. Bernadette, 11401 Indian School Rd. N.E., with Father Tom Zotter, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. 275-3500
        Published on: Wed May 19, 2004

CASTLE -- Albert Castle, 67, a resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, May 16, 2004. He is survived by wife of 44 years, Sarah Castle of Albuquerque; sons, Marlon Castle, of Santa Fe, NM, and Gerald Castle who is stationed in San Diego, CA; granddaughter, Cheney Perry-Hill of Albuquerque; father, Albert Castle Sr. of Gallup, NM; sisters, Betty Briggs and Carrie Cotledge of Los Angeles, CA, and Laura Myers of Needles, CA. He was preceded in death by his daughter Alba Castle in 1999 and his mother Carrie Castle. Albert retired from the postal service as Post Master in 1991 after serving in the Armed Forces. Albert liked to travel and enjoyed many trips with his family. Memorial Services will be held Friday, May 21, 2004 at 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd N.E. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. 275-3500
        Published on: Wed May 19, 2004

CIMPSON -- MaeDell M. Cimpson, 78, a resident of Albuquerque, died on May 17, 2004. She is survived by her daughter, B. Veronique Cimpson-Zuniga and husband, Frank of Albuquerque; two sons, Curtis Cimpson and wife, Patricia and Christopher Cimpson and wife, Joanie all of Houston, TX; four grandsons, Curtis James, Cameron Michael, Jeffrey Christopher and Jamie Christof; two aunts, Alice Shaw of North Carolina and Elvina LeBlanc of Lake Charles, LA; two sister-in-laws, Olena and Lillian Chretien both of Lake Charles, LA. MaeDell was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, James Cimpson, Jr. on August 3, 1974. She was a member of St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church and was always very active in the Catholic Church and in her military community. Rosary will be recited on Friday, May 21, 2004 at 8:30 a.m. with the Legion of Mary, reciting; Mass will follow at 9:00 a.m. at the church with Father Frank Prieto, Celebrant. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
        Published on: Wed May 19, 2004